Judgement day
The story often told about the end of life includes a day of judgement. It is important because it is used to decide what will happen to our forever. We mistakenly think that the time we have left on earth is forever, but it is actually the period after. The time we are given for life is examined and tallied for good and not so good behavior. The final decree is not up for debate or consideration. It makes judgement day seem very serious in an attempt to prompt us to be good citizens of the earth while we are living with the rest of the humans. I am hopeful that judgement day extends to all of the little pets I have had in life so that I have the chance to see them again. At the very least, they will have a good forever.
Just an Opinion
An opinion isn’t quite as serious as a judgement. There is some wiggle room involved. Our opinions are usually based on some inner guidance from previous experiences. Not listening to our intuition is not recommended. Strong intuition has a habit of showing up physically as sweaty palms, a quick adversity or stomach contractions. The inner spirit is signaling to pay attention and interact intelligently for the best outcome. Having an opinion about someone helps to direct the flow of conversation to interpret with focus. It is not always correct, but it is there for a reason. Holding onto opinions reduces the risk of a rush to judgement. And judgement is not the goal.
The Final Say
Judgements have an aspect of finality to them. And they often point to the good or the bad of something. We use this jargon in courts in legal decisions. It literally shuts down the subject. The debate team can go home because there is no change in plans expected. A final decree defines winners and losers. If the facts presented were not based on the truth, there could be a miscarriage of justice. It can be a very negative emotional experience that stokes resentment. If extra time had been taken in the opinion stage, more emphasis might have changed the whole outcome and eliminated the need to fall into the trap of wanting to reach the endpoint.
Intuitive Listening
It is easy to judge others. We like to notice the critical differences among ourselves and make excuses for why someone isn’t living up to our self-grown expectations. Most likely, others do not share the same beliefs and want to live up to their own levels. It can be confusing, but it is actually okay for all of us to be different. With that in mind, listening more intently with more intuition leaves the door open to interpretation. Taking the time to process unexpected information provides a new viewpoint on the world. It is healthier to be open to someone else’s thoughts even if they are not shared. The act of being more fluid allows us to practice processing new thought. It may even cut down on misinterpretation. When the door to better listening swings wide open, there is much less chance of falling prey to the stone wall of judgement.
Can judging others also give us confidence? Are you able to listen to your intuition? Are you ready for your life to be judged?
